The Kiss

Kiss.  The kiss.
Lips touch and universes are born.  That's how kisses should be.

Days of Contentment

The last few days, I danced for probably seven hours combined.  It's incredible how much energy and emotion is released into the world by the simple act of dance.  I've been saying it for years, "Dance it out." And I always understood Meredith's *from Grey's Anatomy* need to have a 30 second dance party. There's always a good time to dance. 

But more than that, I spent the weekend with the most wonderful people.  Friends, and peers, who despite everyone's flaws, accept and respect each other. No judgement and no expectations, except for the desire to 'suck the marrow out of life.' 

Dress - Spell Designs  //  Boots - F21  //  Bracelet & Small gold ring - ThreadSence  //  Large Gem ring - small fair trade company  //  Flash Tattoos - eBay

Sometimes the World

Sometimes our brains freeze up.  At least mine does.
Sometimes I don't know who I am supposed to be, and have trouble reconciling that with who I am.
Sometimes my heart feels too many feels and then I become confused about what I'm feeling.
Sometimes I feel like a little girl, not knowing which way to go, and thinking everyone is an adult around me and has it all figured out.
Sometimes I just need to stop and dance.

Top - Auguste  //  Jeans - Lucky Brand  //  Necklace - Fair Trade Show  //  Sandals - I forget *old*

Ruffled and Backless Dress

It was so warm and lovely and I was frankly really excited to finally wear all my lovely new Spell purchases.  It's been so cold, and I was just itching to get a chance to wear all this pretty stuff.

Honestly, what's more perfect than a backless ruffled dress for a day spent at the beach and the pool?  Nothing.  Except maybe one of those delicious mojitos they offered.  Those were amazing.  As were the Jamaican patties...

...wait, why did I come back again?

Dress - Spell Designs  //  Bag - Jamaican vendor  //  Sandals - I forget *old*  //  Sunnies - Lace Affair

Jamaica Bound!

That's right. You read that right. I'm headed to that lovely land.  Actually, I'm there right now, and I'll be home on Thursday very very late.  Expect some fabulous shots from Jamaica next week, 'cause weather permitting I'll be on the beach.

Also, I've been looking for that great pair of neutral sandals for a while now, and I'm so thankful to Easy Spirit for providing them.  These are gonna go with everything, and I love that they have just a touch of a heel.

In the meantime, get those dresses out, get those frilly tops, and let's all enjoy the sunshine.
Love to you all.

Top - UO  //  Pants - ThreadSence  //  Sandals - c/o Easy Spirit  //  Necklace & Bag - Lucky Brand

See you all on the flipside.

Sartorial Minimalism?

I look at minimalist outfits a lot...wistfully so. Wishing that my closet consisted of clean black, white, grays - it seems like such an effortless chic sartorial existence. But then you know what?  I am immediately drawn to color pattern, embroidery, fringe, and what could be called a sartorially bold choice for the everyday. This vest.  Most people would not grab it for their everyday. I did. This vintage piece is now an essential, a must-have if you will *some of you will get that reference, others, will need to click on the link*

And when it comes down to it, it's the perfect expression of my style.
That, and neutral sandals.

Top & Necklace - FreePeople  //  Vest - Vintage  //  Sandals - c/o Easy Spirit  //  Jeans - Dittos 

*linking up with trend spin*

Why Beaded Vests Make Life Easier, Or Something Like That

Top & Beaded Vest - UO  // Necklace - ThreadSence *old*  //  Pants - Dittos  //  Bag - Lucky Brand 

Clearly I'm all about the comfy.  In fact, if clothing is restrictive in any way it gets worn very rarely.  there are of course a few pieces that are for special occasions, and on those rare moments I tolerate less than full comfort.  But generally speaking? No.  Generally speaking, it's low heels, soft stretchy fabrics and ease of mobility.  Life is hard enough without making you're clothes hard too.

Winter Unicorn

Sweater - ThreadSence - huge sale now!  //  Dress - Ruche - huge sale now!  //  Thigh High Leg Warmers - Free People  //  Boots - Aldo  //  Necklace - TopShop

Here's a quick outfit from a couple of days ago, you know before it got too cold to breathe.  It was a unicorn of a Winter day: I could wear bare legs.  Crazy I know!

The day also made me realize that I miss wearing dresses.  But frankly my dear, it's too cold.  Right now, I'm into the double pants, or thermal long underwear scene.

Or just bundling up in front of the space heater and never leaving the house. 

Happy Christmas

Embroidered Top - Free People  //  Jeans - Dittos via - UO  //  Scarf - SheInside  //  Boots - Locale  //  Leaf Necklace - F21  //  Long Necklace - Topshop  //  Camisole - I forget

I hope you all spend the day in comfort with great food, surrounded by those you love, forgetting all your troubles.  And never looking back.

Love to you all!